US Bridges

Nfa J321 over Lick Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Claybrook ST - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5950001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
610
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa J321 over Lick Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Nfa J321 over Lick Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 976 by 2041. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNfa J321
CrossesLick Creek
LocationClaybrook ST - Memphis
RouteCity Street 321
CountyShelby County
StateTennessee
Coordinates35.15806, -90.0152
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2020)
Projected traffic976 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa J321 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa J321 over Lick Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Nfa J321 over Lick Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Nfa J321 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa J321 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.